Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 376 · 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.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Shout every single word.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.

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