Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 624 · 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) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Change your voice for each character.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Mix up the order of events.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Never practise before the show.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.

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