Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 143 · 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 sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Never pause, not even once.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.

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