Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 808 · 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 huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
21. 21.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) Smile at your listeners at the end.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Mix up the order of events.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Mix up the order of events.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Change your voice for each character.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice

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