Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 211 · 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 friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Mumble the most important words.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Stress the important words.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Never practise before the show.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
39. 39.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 sly, sneaky voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.

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