Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 30 · 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 robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Never practise before the show.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.

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