Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 751 · 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 sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
29. 29.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) Stand where everyone can see you.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Stress the important words.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.

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