Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 955 · 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) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Never practise before the show.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Never practise before the show.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Stress the important words.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stress the important words.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Never pause, not even once.

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