Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 556 · 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 friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stress the important words.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Mix up the order of events.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Never practise before the show.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Never pause, not even once.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice

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