Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 124 · 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) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Change your voice for each character.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
8. 8.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 flat, beeping voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Never pause, not even once.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Shout every single word.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Change your voice for each character.

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