Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 901 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Never practise before the show.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.

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