Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 686 · 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 giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Mumble the most important words.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Shout every single word.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Never practise before the show.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Change your voice for each character.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.

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