Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 590 · 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) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Never pause, not even once.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Stress the important words.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Never practise before the show.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.

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