Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 639 · 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) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Never practise before the show.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.

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