Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 401 · 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) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Make the story three times too long.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Change your voice for each character.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Skip the middle of the story.

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