Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 629 · 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) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a quick, excited voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Never pause, not even once.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.

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