Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 400 · 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) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Change your voice for each character.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Never pause, not even once.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Shout every single word.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Make the story three times too long.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Keep the events in the right order.

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