Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 418 · 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) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
9. 9.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) Swing from side to side all the time.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.

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