Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 775 · 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 friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Mumble the most important words.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Never practise before the show.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
23. 23.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) Use your face to show feelings.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Make the story three times too long.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Never pause, not even once.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.

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