Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 891 · 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) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Change your voice for each character.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Never pause, not even once.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.

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