Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 3 · 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) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Mix up the order of events.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
29. 29.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) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Never pause, not even once.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
37. 37.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 shaky, scared voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.

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