Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 382 · 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 huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Mumble the most important words.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Shout every single word.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Change your voice for each character.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
31. 31.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 high, squeaky voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
37. 37.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”.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.

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