Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 83 · 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 grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Mumble the most important words.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Mumble the most important words.

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