Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 109 · 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) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Shout every single word.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
26. 26.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) Stress the important words.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Stress the important words.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.

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