Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 721 · 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 sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Shout every single word.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.

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