Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 599 · 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) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Shout every single word.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Shout every single word.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Shout every single word.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Mumble the most important words.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.

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