Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 91 · 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 slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Shout every single word.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Never pause, not even once.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Stress the important words.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
37. 37.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 high, squeaky voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.

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