Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 511 · 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) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Shout every single word.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Never practise before the show.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
24. 24.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) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper

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