Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 504 · 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) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
2. 2.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) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Change your voice for each character.
12. 12.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
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Never practise before the show.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Shout every single word.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Make the story three times too long.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Mumble the most important words.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
40. 40.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 sad, sniffly voice

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