Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 295 · 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 crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Make the story three times too long.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Make the story three times too long.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Shout every single word.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Shout every single word.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Shout every single word.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Mix up the order of events.

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