Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 675 · 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) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
16. 16.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 grand, royal voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Mix up the order of events.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.

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