Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 936 · 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) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Make the story three times too long.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Make the story three times too long.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Change your voice for each character.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Mumble the most important words.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice

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