Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 694 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Never practise before the show.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Mumble the most important words.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.

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