Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 839 · 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 buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Never practise before the show.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Mix up the order of events.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Make the story three times too long.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Never pause, not even once.

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