Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 780 · 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 your face to show feelings. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Mix up the order of events.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Stress the important words.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Shout every single word.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Make the story three times too long.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.

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