Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 472 · 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 sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Mumble the most important words.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Shout every single word.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Stress the important words.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Never pause, not even once.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Shout every single word.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.

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