Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 742 · 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) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
36. 36.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) Whisper during the exciting chase.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.

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