Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 126 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Never pause, not even once.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Shout every single word.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
35. 35.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 sly, sneaky voice
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
38. 38.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
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.

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