Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 322 · 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) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Never practise before the show.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.

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