Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 540 · 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 tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Change your voice for each character.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
7. 7.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) Mix up the order of events.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Never pause, not even once.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
27. 27.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) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a quick, excited voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper

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