Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 762 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Mumble the most important words.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Never practise before the show.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
17. 17.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) Giggle all through the scary parts.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
21. 21.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 slow, sleepy voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Never pause, not even once.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.

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