Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 830 · 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) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
5. 5.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 grand, royal voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Shout every single word.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Mix up the order of events.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Mumble the most important words.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Mumble the most important words.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.

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