Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 989 · 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 tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Shout every single word.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
25. 25.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 calm, wise voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Mix up the order of events.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Use your hands to show actions.

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