Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 636 · 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 the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Mumble the most important words.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Never pause, not even once.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice

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