Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 247 · 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 wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Never pause, not even once.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Shout every single word.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Shout every single word.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.

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