Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 777 · 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) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Never pause, not even once.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper

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