Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 609 · 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) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Make the story three times too long.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Never practise before the show.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Make the story three times too long.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.

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