Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 680 · 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 soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Make the story three times too long.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Never pause, not even once.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Never pause, not even once.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Never practise before the show.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice

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