Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 845 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stress the important words.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.

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