Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 196 · 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) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Mix up the order of events.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Mix up the order of events.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Mumble the most important words.

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