Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 786 · 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) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Change your voice for each character.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Mumble the most important words.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Change your voice for each character.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice

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