Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 220 · 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) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Stress the important words.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Change your voice for each character.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
38. 38.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) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Stress the important words.

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