Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 534 · 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) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Never pause, not even once.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Never practise before the show.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Make the story three times too long.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.

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