Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 725 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Make the story three times too long.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Never practise before the show.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Mix up the order of events.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stress the important words.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.

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