Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 865 · 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 giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Never practise before the show.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Change your voice for each character.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Stress the important words.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.

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