Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 887 · 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) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Shout every single word.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Shout every single word.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Never pause, not even once.

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