Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 649 · 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 crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Shout every single word.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
36. 36.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
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
40. 40.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) Giggle all through the scary parts.

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