Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 890 · 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) Mumble the most important words. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Shout every single word.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.

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