Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 58 · 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) Mix up the order of events. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.

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