Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 398 · 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 grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Shout every single word.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
11. 11.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) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Make the story three times too long.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Never pause, not even once.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.

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