Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 342 · 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 grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Change your voice for each character.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Change your voice for each character.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a calm, wise voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Mumble the most important words.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.

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