Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 257 · 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 giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Shout every single word.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Never practise before the show.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
38. 38.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) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.

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