Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 772 · 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) Make the story three times too long. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Never practise before the show.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Never practise before the show.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.

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