Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 942 · 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) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Mix up the order of events.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
4. 4.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 sad, sniffly voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
29. 29.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) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Make the story three times too long.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Shout every single word.

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