Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 943 · 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) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.

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