Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 847 · 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 slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a quick, excited voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Make the story three times too long.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.

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