Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 436 · 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 wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Shout every single word.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.

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