Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 719 · 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 so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stress the important words.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Never pause, not even once.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice

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