Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 804 · 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) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
6. 6.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 soft, spooky whisper
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Change your voice for each character.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Mumble the most important words.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice

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