Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 258 · 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 sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Never pause, not even once.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Never pause, not even once.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.

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