Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 69 · 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) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Make the story three times too long.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Mix up the order of events.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
38. 38.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
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.

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