Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 659 · 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 grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Never pause, not even once.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Never pause, not even once.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Shout every single word.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Mumble the most important words.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
39. 39.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 fast, buzzing voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.

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