Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 287 · 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 sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
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) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Never pause, not even once.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Stress the important words.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.

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