Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 434 · 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) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Mix up the order of events.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.

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