Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 687 · 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) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
22. 22.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 quick, excited voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Mumble the most important words.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.

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