Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 219 · 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) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Never practise before the show.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Change your voice for each character.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Never pause, not even once.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.

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