Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 647 · 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 buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
5. 5.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
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Mumble the most important words.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Never practise before the show.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.

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