Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 924 · 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) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Make the story three times too long.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.

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