Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 127 · 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 huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (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) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Stress the important words.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Never pause, not even once.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Change your voice for each character.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.

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