Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 635 · 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) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.

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