Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 464 · 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) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Shout every single word.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Make the story three times too long.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Never pause, not even once.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Make the story three times too long.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Stress the important words.

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