Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 380 · 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 your back to the listeners. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Shout every single word.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.

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