Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 516 · 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) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Change your voice for each character.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Never practise before the show.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Make the story three times too long.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Mumble the most important words.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use your hands to show actions.

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