Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 610 · 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 giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
7. 7.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
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Never pause, not even once.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Shout every single word.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Never pause, not even once.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Never pause, not even once.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.

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