Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 817 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Never pause, not even once.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Make the story three times too long.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Stress the important words.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.

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