Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 755 · 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) Shout every single word. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Never pause, not even once.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Never practise before the show.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Mumble the most important words.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
29. 29.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 fast, buzzing voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Mix up the order of events.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Never practise before the show.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Make the story three times too long.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.

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