Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 413 · 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 deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Mix up the order of events.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Never pause, not even once.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.

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