Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 536 · 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 robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Shout every single word.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Change your voice for each character.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a quick, excited voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.

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