Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 213 · 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) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Make the story three times too long.
2. 2.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) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Shout every single word.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Mix up the order of events.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Mumble the most important words.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice

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