Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 485 · 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 flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Change your voice for each character.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
36. 36.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) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Mix up the order of events.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.

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