Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 633 · 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) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
22. 22.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 giggly, playful voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Shout every single word.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.

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