Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 783 · 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) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Stress the important words.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Never practise before the show.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Never pause, not even once.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.

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