Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 812 · 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) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Change your voice for each character.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Shout every single word.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Mumble the most important words.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Change your voice for each character.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Shout every single word.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Make the story three times too long.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.

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