Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 933 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Shout every single word.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Never practise before the show.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Hide your face behind the book.

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