Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 826 · 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) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Shout every single word.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Never pause, not even once.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.

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