Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 746 · 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) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Make the story three times too long.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Mix up the order of events.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.

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