Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 876 · 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) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Never pause, not even once.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Make the story three times too long.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Never practise before the show.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.

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