Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 477 · 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 quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Mix up the order of events.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Make the story three times too long.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Mumble the most important words.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.

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