Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 736 · 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 frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Never practise before the show.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Stress the important words.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Shout every single word.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.

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