Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 331 · 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) Never pause, not even once. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
37. 37.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) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Make the story three times too long.

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