Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 697 · 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 wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Shout every single word.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
18. 18.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 sad, sniffly voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.

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