Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 453 · 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 crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Change your voice for each character.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Make the story three times too long.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Never practise before the show.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Make the story three times too long.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Never practise before the show.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Make the story three times too long.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.

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