Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 209 · 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) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Change your voice for each character.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.

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