Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 696 · 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 crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Change your voice for each character.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Never practise before the show.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Never pause, not even once.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.

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