Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 108 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Never practise before the show.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Shout every single word.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.

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