Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 737 · 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 sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
2. 2.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.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
33. 33.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
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice

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