Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 793 · 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 calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Never practise before the show.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Shout every single word.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.

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