Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 802 · 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 after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Shout every single word.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Make the story three times too long.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice

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