Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 798 · 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) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Make the story three times too long.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Never pause, not even once.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
14. 14.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 fast, buzzing voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stress the important words.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Shout every single word.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Mumble the most important words.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.

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