Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 480 · 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) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Change your voice for each character.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a calm, wise voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
35. 35.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) Stand far away from your listeners.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Shout every single word.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice

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