Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 563 · 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 huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Mumble the most important words.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Stress the important words.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
27. 27.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 sly, sneaky voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
31. 31.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) Keep the events in the right order.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.

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