Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 79 · 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) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a calm, wise voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Stress the important words.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
37. 37.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 shaky, scared voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.

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