Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 763 · 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) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Change your voice for each character.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Stress the important words.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.

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