Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 95 · 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) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Make the story three times too long.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
18. 18.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 sad, sniffly voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Never practise before the show.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Mumble the most important words.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice

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