Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 522 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Mix up the order of events.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice

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