Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 26 · 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 shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Mumble the most important words.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Shout every single word.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Mix up the order of events.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.

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