Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 505 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Tell it, don’t just read it): Speak slowly, clearly and loudly enough for everyone. Pause before a surprise and change your voice for each character (a deep voice for a giant, a squeaky one for a mouse). Look at your listeners and use your face and hands to show feelings and actions.

1. 1.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Never practise before the show.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Never pause, not even once.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Never pause, not even once.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Mumble the most important words.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Shout every single word.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.

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