Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 573 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Mix up the order of events.
13. 13.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) Use your face to show feelings.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
15. 15.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
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Mumble the most important words.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Never practise before the show.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.

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