Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 681 · 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 grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
8. 8.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 gruff, grumpy voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Mix up the order of events.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
39. 39.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
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Change your voice for each character.

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