Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 961 · 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) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Make the story three times too long.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Change your voice for each character.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice

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