Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 561 · 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 sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Shout every single word.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Never pause, not even once.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Forget the names of your characters.

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