Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 409 · 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) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Make the story three times too long.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.

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