Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 837 · 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 sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a calm, wise voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a quick, excited voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Never practise before the show.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Mumble the most important words.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice

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