Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 846 · 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 grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Hide your face behind the book.

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