Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 870 · 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 friendly ghost? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Mix up the order of events.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Never pause, not even once.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Stress the important words.

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