Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 915 · 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) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Shout every single word.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
32. 32.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) Skip the middle of the story.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.

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