Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 581 · 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) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (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 on the clock the whole time. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Shout every single word.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Mumble the most important words.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.

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