Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 810 · 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) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Never practise before the show.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
20. 20.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) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Never practise before the show.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.

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