Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 423 · 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 gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
17. 17.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) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Make the story three times too long.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Shout every single word.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Mix up the order of events.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Change your voice for each character.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.

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