Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 894 · 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 crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Change your voice for each character.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.

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