Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 191 · 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 frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Change your voice for each character.
11. 11.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 deep, booming voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy 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) Stress the important words. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Never practise before the show.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Stress the important words.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Change your voice for each character.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Hide your face behind the book.

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