Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 666 · 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 tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Shout every single word.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
7. 7.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 sad, sniffly voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Never pause, not even once.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Shout every single word.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Never pause, not even once.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.

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