Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 560 · 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 high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
9. 9.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 grand, royal voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Mumble the most important words.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Mix up the order of events.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Never practise before the show.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Mumble the most important words.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.

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