Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 784 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Never pause, not even once.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Never practise before the show.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice

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