Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 576 · 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) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Never practise before the show.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Never practise before the show.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Never practise before the show.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.

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