Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 856 · 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) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Mumble the most important words.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Stress the important words.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Make the story three times too long.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.

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