Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 330 · 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.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Never practise before the show.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Change your voice for each character.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Mix up the order of events.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.

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