Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 411 · 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 crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Never practise before the show.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice

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