Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 831 · 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 shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Change your voice for each character.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Never pause, not even once.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Shout every single word.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Mix up the order of events.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.

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