Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 61 · 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) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Never practise before the show.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice

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