Storytelling Techniques Worksheet

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📚 Part 1: Storytelling Techniques

1. Match each storytelling technique with its correct definition:

Voice modulation

Repetition

Gestures

Imagery

Using body movements to enhance storytelling

Changing tone, pitch, and pace while speaking

Repeating words or phrases for emphasis

Creating vivid pictures with descriptive words

2. What is oral tradition?

Stories written in books

Stories passed down through speaking and listening

Stories told only by teachers

Stories that are never shared

3. Which of these are important storytelling techniques? (Choose all that apply)

Using facial expressions

Speaking in a monotone voice

Using pauses for effect

Standing completely still

Varying your speaking pace

📖 Part 2: Story Analysis & Mapping

4. Read this excerpt from a Māori legend and complete the story map below:

"Long ago, Māui the trickster decided to slow down the sun because the days were too short for his people to complete their work. With ropes made from his sister's hair, he travelled to the edge of the world where the sun began its journey. As the sun rose, Māui lassoed its rays and held it tight. 'You must travel more slowly!' he demanded. The sun, caught and unable to escape, agreed to Māui's request, and from that day forward, the days became longer."

Story Map - Fill in the key elements:

Main Character: _________________________

Setting: _________________________________

Problem: ________________________________

Solution: _______________________________

Storytelling techniques you notice:

5. Why do you think this story was passed down through oral tradition?