Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 676 · 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) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
6. 6.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) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
19. 19.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 deep, booming voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Never pause, not even once.

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