Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 200 · 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 wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
2. 2.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) Laugh during the sad parts.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
21. 21.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) Hide your face behind the book.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Hide your face behind the book.

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