Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 679 · 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 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) Thank your listeners when you finish.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.

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