Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 941 · 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) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Mumble the most important words.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Shout every single word.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Never pause, not even once.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Change your voice for each character.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Shout every single word.
37. 37.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) Make the story three times too long.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Never pause, not even once.

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