Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 732 · 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) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Change your voice for each character.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Change your voice for each character.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Mix up the order of events.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Stress the important words.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.

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