Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 621 · 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) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Never pause, not even once.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Change your voice for each character.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Shout every single word.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice

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