Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 838 · 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 robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Never pause, not even once.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
35. 35.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) Wait a moment after a funny line.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.

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