Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 663 · 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) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Shout every single word.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Shout every single word.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.

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