Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 833 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Mix up the order of events.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Never practise before the show.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Stress the important words.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.

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