Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 90 · 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 calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Shout every single word.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Change your voice for each character.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Never practise before the show.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a quick, excited voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.

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