Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 898 · 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) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Make the story three times too long.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Never pause, not even once.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Shout every single word.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.

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