Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 203 · 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) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Stress the important words.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Change your voice for each character.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Stress the important words.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.

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