Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 112 · 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 soft voice to build suspense. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
7. 7.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
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Mumble the most important words.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Never pause, not even once.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.

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