Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 952 · 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) Make the story three times too long. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
14. 14.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 flat, beeping voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Never practise before the show.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Stress the important words.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice

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