Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 170 · 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) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Change your voice for each character.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
15. 15.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 giggly, playful voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.

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