Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 656 · 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 grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Shout every single word.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Change your voice for each character.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stress the important words.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Shout every single word.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Never pause, not even once.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Never pause, not even once.

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