Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 15 · 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) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Shout every single word.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Mix up the order of events.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Forget the names of your characters.

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