Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 972 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Change your voice for each character.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Stress the important words.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.

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