Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 579 · 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 child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Stress the important words.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Change your voice for each character.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Change your voice for each character.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Mumble the most important words.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Shout every single word.

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