Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 366 · 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 huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Mumble the most important words.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Shout every single word.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Mumble the most important words.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Change your voice for each character.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Never pause, not even once.

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