Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 187 · 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 huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Shout every single word.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Shout every single word.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stress the important words.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice

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