Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 280 · 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 sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Never pause, not even once.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (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) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Change your voice for each character.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Never pause, not even once.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Mumble the most important words.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Never pause, not even once.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Never practise before the show.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.

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