Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 149 · 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) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Never practise before the show.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
20. 20.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) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
33. 33.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) Tell the story in your own words.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Make the story three times too long.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.

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