Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 824 · 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) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Stress the important words.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Never practise before the show.

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