Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 922 · 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) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Mix up the order of events.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Stress the important words.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Shout every single word.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.

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