Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 904 · 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) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Mumble the most important words.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
4. 4.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) Skip the middle of the story.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Mix up the order of events.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Never practise before the show.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Mix up the order of events.

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