Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 653 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
10. 10.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 shaky, scared voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Never practise before the show.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
21. 21.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) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Shout every single word.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.

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