Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 407 · 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 flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Change your voice for each character.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Mix up the order of events.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.

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