Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 795 · 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) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Change your voice for each character.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Make the story three times too long.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Mumble the most important words.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.

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