Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 758 · 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) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stress the important words.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Never practise before the show.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Shout every single word.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.

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