Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 582 · 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) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Never pause, not even once.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Make the story three times too long.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.

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