Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 420 · 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 grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Make the story three times too long.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Shout every single word.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
29. 29.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) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Never pause, not even once.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Never pause, not even once.

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