Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 622 · 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) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Mix up the order of events.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.

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