Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 186 · 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 quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Never practise before the show.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
32. 32.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) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
38. 38.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 sad, sniffly voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice

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