Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 893 · 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 wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
17. 17.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) Speak slowly and clearly.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice

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