Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 544 · 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 sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Stress the important words.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
28. 28.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
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Stress the important words.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Mix up the order of events.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Shout every single word.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.

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