Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 315 · 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) Mumble the most important words. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Never pause, not even once.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Never practise before the show.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Never practise before the show.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Stress the important words.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Mumble the most important words.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Make the story three times too long.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.

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