Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 66 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Mix up the order of events.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Mumble the most important words.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Change your voice for each character.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.

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