Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 475 · 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) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Mumble the most important words.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Make the story three times too long.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Mix up the order of events.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.

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