Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 314 · 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 proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Mumble the most important words.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Mix up the order of events.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Make the story three times too long.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.

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