Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 241 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Mix up the order of events.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Mix up the order of events.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.

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