Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 360 · 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) Mix up the order of events. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Never pause, not even once.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Never practise before the show.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Stress the important words.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Shout every single word.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Never practise before the show.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Never practise before the show.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.

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