Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 39 · 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) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Shout every single word.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Stress the important words.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Shout every single word.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.

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