Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 456 · 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 proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Shout every single word.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice

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