Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 154 · 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 proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
2. 2.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) Stand still instead of swaying about.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Mix up the order of events.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Change your voice for each character.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
19. 19.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) Giggle all through the scary parts.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Make the story three times too long.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Stress the important words.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice

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