Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 690 · 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 soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.

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