Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 365 · 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 friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice

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