Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 184 · 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 robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
11. 11.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 tall and smile at the start.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Never pause, not even once.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Make the story three times too long.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.

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