Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 958 · 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) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Make the story three times too long.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a calm, wise voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Never practise before the show.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Mumble the most important words.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
21. 21.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
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Never pause, not even once.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Shout every single word.

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