Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 900 · 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 deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Shout every single word.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Stress the important words.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Make the story three times too long.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Change your voice for each character.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Shout every single word.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.

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