Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 502 · 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) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Never pause, not even once.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Shout every single word.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Mumble the most important words.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice

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