Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 603 · 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 proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
17. 17.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
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Never pause, not even once.
40. 40.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

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