Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 327 · 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 high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Never practise before the show.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
25. 25.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 shaky, scared voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Make the story three times too long.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
36. 36.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) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Change your voice for each character.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Never practise before the show.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.

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