Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 267 · 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) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.

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