Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 102 · 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) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Use the same voice for every character.

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