Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 437 · 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 calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
8. 8.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) Never practise before the show.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Never pause, not even once.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Use your face to show feelings.

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