Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 674 · 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) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stress the important words.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Shout every single word.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Change your voice for each character.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.

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