Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 546 · 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 robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Mumble the most important words.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Make the story three times too long.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Stress the important words.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Never pause, not even once.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.

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