Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 222 · 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) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
8. 8.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 flat, beeping voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Never practise before the show.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Stress the important words.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Start before everyone is listening.

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