Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 253 · 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) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.

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