Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 429 · 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 huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Mumble the most important words.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Shout every single word.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Never pause, not even once.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.

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