Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 142 · 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) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Mix up the order of events.
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) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Shout every single word.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
20. 20.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) Skip the middle of the story.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.

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