Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 776 · 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) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Shout every single word.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.

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