Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 648 · 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) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
6. 6.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 calm, wise voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Make the story three times too long.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Change your voice for each character.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Make the story three times too long.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.

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