Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 884 · 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 giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Stress the important words.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Never practise before the show.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a quick, excited voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.

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