Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 119 · 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) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Make the story three times too long.
38. 38.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 deep, booming voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.

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