Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 501 · 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 child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Never practise before the show.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Mix up the order of events.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.

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