Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 273 · 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 flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Shout every single word.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Make the story three times too long.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Stress the important words.
23. 23.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) Wait a moment after a funny line.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Make the story three times too long.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Mix up the order of events.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.

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