Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 618 · 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 frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stress the important words.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Never practise before the show.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Never pause, not even once.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Make the story three times too long.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.

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