Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 482 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Never pause, not even once.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.

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