Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 242 · 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) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Make the story three times too long.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Mix up the order of events.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
31. 31.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) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.

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