Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 451 · 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) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Mix up the order of events.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Shout every single word.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
19. 19.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 deep, booming voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Change your voice for each character.
39. 39.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 deep, booming voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.

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