Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 843 · 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) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Mix up the order of events.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Shout every single word.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Mix up the order of events.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Never practise before the show.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Change your voice for each character.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.

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