Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 550 · 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 grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Shout every single word.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Use your hands to show actions.

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