Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 616 · 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.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Mix up the order of events.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Never practise before the show.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Change your voice for each character.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Never pause, not even once.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Mumble the most important words.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a quick, excited voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.

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