Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 2 · 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) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Shout every single word.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
19. 19.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) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.

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