Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 930 · 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) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Stress the important words.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Make the story three times too long.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice

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