Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 255 · 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 buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Never practise before the show.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stress the important words.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Shout every single word.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Mix up the order of events.

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