Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 230 · 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) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Stress the important words.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Shout every single word.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Make the story three times too long.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.

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