Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 34 · 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 huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Change your voice for each character.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Never practise before the show.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Make the story three times too long.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.

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