Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 417 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Never pause, not even once.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Never practise before the show.

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