Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 713 · 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) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Stress the important words.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Mix up the order of events.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Change your voice for each character.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
30. 30.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) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.

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