Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 421 · 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 slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Mix up the order of events.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Make the story three times too long.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (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) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Never practise before the show.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.

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