Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 336 · 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) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Mix up the order of events.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
21. 21.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 deep, booming voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Never practise before the show.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Keep the events in the right order.

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