Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 494 · 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) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Never pause, not even once.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.

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