Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 801 · 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 quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Change your voice for each character.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
21. 21.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
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Mix up the order of events.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Mix up the order of events.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Use your face to show feelings.

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