Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 645 · 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) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.

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