Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 404 · 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) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stress the important words.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
39. 39.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) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.

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