Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 906 · 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) Never practise before the show. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Mix up the order of events.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stress the important words.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Make the story three times too long.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.

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