Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 615 · 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) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Never pause, not even once.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Never pause, not even once.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Mumble the most important words.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Mix up the order of events.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice

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