Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 585 · 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) Never practise before the show. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Never pause, not even once.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
27. 27.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 giggly, playful voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.

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