Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 688 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Never pause, not even once.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Shout every single word.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Never pause, not even once.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
27. 27.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
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Never practise before the show.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Skip the middle of the story.

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