Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 911 · 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) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Never pause, not even once.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Change your voice for each character.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Mumble the most important words.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Stress the important words.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Change your voice for each character.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.

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