Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 215 · 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 child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Never pause, not even once.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Change your voice for each character.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Mix up the order of events.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
30. 30.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) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Shout every single word.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.

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