Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 583 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Never pause, not even once.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Mix up the order of events.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Mumble the most important words.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice

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