Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 819 · 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) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a calm, wise voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Shout every single word.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Never pause, not even once.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Change your voice for each character.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.

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