Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 223 · 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) Make the story three times too long. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
5. 5.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) Say “umm” after every few words.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
11. 11.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 sad, sniffly voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Mumble the most important words.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Never pause, not even once.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Change your voice for each character.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Keep the events in the right order.

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