Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 809 · 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) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Make the story three times too long.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Stress the important words.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Never practise before the show.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Never practise before the show.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Never practise before the show.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
32. 32.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) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice

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