Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 7 · 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) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Never pause, not even once.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Stress the important words.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Mumble the most important words.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Change your voice for each character.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.

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