Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 868 · 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) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.

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