Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 631 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
38. 38.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) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.

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