Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 145 · 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 proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
28. 28.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 soft, spooky whisper
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Shout every single word.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stress the important words.

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