Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 515 · 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 high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Never pause, not even once.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Shout every single word.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Shout every single word.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice

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