Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 710 · 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) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
17. 17.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 fast, buzzing voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
37. 37.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) Talk to only one friend in the room.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice

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