Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 836 · 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 before everyone is listening. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
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 high, squeaky voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Never pause, not even once.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.

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