Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 914 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Never practise before the show.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Shout every single word.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Change your voice for each character.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Change your voice for each character.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper

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