Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 508 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Mix up the order of events.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Change your voice for each character.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Mix up the order of events.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice

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