Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 566 · 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) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Never pause, not even once.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (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) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.

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