Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 238 · 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) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Never practise before the show.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Make the story three times too long.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Change your voice for each character.

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