Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 153 · 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 a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Change your voice for each character.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Make the story three times too long.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.

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