Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 655 · 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) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Never pause, not even once.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Mix up the order of events.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Never practise before the show.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.

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