Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 439 · 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) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
7. 7.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 deep, booming voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Mix up the order of events.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Stress the important words.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Keep the events in the right order.

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