Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 262 · 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 giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Stress the important words.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
34. 34.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) End with a clear, strong last line.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.

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