Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 552 · 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 sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
9. 9.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 slow, sleepy voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a quick, excited voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Never pause, not even once.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
25. 25.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) Speak slowly and clearly.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Never pause, not even once.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Never pause, not even once.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.

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