Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 454 · 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 high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Mix up the order of events.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Shout every single word.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.

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