Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 733 · 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) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Change your voice for each character.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.

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