Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 443 · 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.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Make the story three times too long.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Change your voice for each character.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.

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