Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 885 · 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 grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Never pause, not even once.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
16. 16.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 deep, booming voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Never practise before the show.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Mumble the most important words.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.

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