Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 529 · 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) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Never practise before the show.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Mumble the most important words.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Make the story three times too long.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Never practise before the show.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Make the story three times too long.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.

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