Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 677 · 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) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stress the important words.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
31. 31.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) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Never practise before the show.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.

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