Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 37 · 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) Make the story three times too long. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Never practise before the show.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Shout every single word.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Mumble the most important words.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.

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