Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 358 · 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 grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Mix up the order of events.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Change your voice for each character.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Change your voice for each character.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.

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