Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 270 · 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) Shout every single word. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Mix up the order of events.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Change your voice for each character.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Shout every single word.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.

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