Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 172 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Never practise before the show.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Mix up the order of events.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Mumble the most important words.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
28. 28.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) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice

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