Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 266 · 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) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
8. 8.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) Slow down for the most important moment.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Shout every single word.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Make the story three times too long.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Never practise before the show.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.

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