Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 344 · 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 sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Shout every single word.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Stress the important words.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.

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