Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 381 · 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) Shout every single word. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Change your voice for each character.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Shout every single word.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.

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