Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 691 · 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) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
10. 10.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 sad, sniffly voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Mix up the order of events.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Mix up the order of events.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Mix up the order of events.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Never practise before the show.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Change your voice for each character.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Shout every single word.

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