Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 791 · 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 crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Shout every single word.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Never pause, not even once.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Mumble the most important words.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.

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