Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 113 · 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 tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Mumble the most important words.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a calm, wise voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.

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