Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 374 · 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 child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Mix up the order of events.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Stress the important words.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Mumble the most important words.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.

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