Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 963 · 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) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Never practise before the show.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.

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