Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 80 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Mumble the most important words.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
4. 4.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
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Never pause, not even once.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Mumble the most important words.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.

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