Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 816 · 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 giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Stress the important words.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Never practise before the show.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.

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