Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 897 · 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) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Mix up the order of events.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Shout every single word.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.

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