Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 531 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Never practise before the show.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Mumble the most important words.

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