Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 288 · 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) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Mix up the order of events.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
39. 39.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 high, squeaky voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.

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