Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 129 · 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 child on her birthday? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Shout every single word.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Make the story three times too long.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Never pause, not even once.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Mix up the order of events.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Make the story three times too long.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Shout every single word.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Make the story three times too long.

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