Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 35 · 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 sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
15. 15.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) Tell the story in your own words.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Mix up the order of events.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.

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