Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 734 · 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) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Mix up the order of events.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Never practise before the show.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Change your voice for each character.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Never pause, not even once.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stress the important words.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.

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