Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 794 · 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) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Shout every single word.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
26. 26.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
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Skip the middle of the story.

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