Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 101 · 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) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Never pause, not even once.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Make the story three times too long.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Make the story three times too long.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Stress the important words.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Never pause, not even once.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.

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