Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 717 · 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) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Never pause, not even once.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Change your voice for each character.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Never practise before the show.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Never practise before the show.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Shout every single word.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice

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