Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 770 · 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) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Make the story three times too long.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Mix up the order of events.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
25. 25.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 slowly and clearly.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Shout every single word.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Change your voice for each character.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Make the story three times too long.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.

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