Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 932 · 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) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
23. 23.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
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Stress the important words.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
40. 40.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

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