Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 759 · 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 deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Mix up the order of events.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Never pause, not even once.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Mix up the order of events.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.

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