Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 678 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Change your voice for each character.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
27. 27.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 high, squeaky voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
36. 36.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
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Mix up the order of events.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice

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