Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 980 · 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) Never pause, not even once. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Stress the important words.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
13. 13.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) Wave your arms about for no reason.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Never practise before the show.
17. 17.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
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
37. 37.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 gruff, grumpy voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.

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