Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 229 · 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) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Stress the important words.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Never practise before the show.
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) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Shout every single word.
18. 18.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) Never pause, not even once.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice

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