Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 605 · 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 giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Stress the important words.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Mix up the order of events.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Never practise before the show.

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