Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 78 · 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) Mix up the order of events. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Shout every single word.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Never practise before the show.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Mix up the order of events.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Mumble the most important words.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Stress the important words.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Stress the important words.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.

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