Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 709 · 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) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
29. 29.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 gruff, grumpy voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.

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