Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 264 · 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 huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Never practise before the show.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice
15. 15.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 gruff, grumpy voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Stress the important words.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Make the story three times too long.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.

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