Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 789 · 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) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Make the story three times too long.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Change your voice for each character.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Never pause, not even once.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice

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