Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 445 · 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 the floor the whole time. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Shout every single word.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Change your voice for each character.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Never pause, not even once.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Mix up the order of events.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Shout every single word.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.

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