Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 892 · 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 gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Change your voice for each character.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Make the story three times too long.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Shout every single word.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.

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