Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 917 · 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 flat, beeping voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Change your voice for each character.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Mix up the order of events.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Shout every single word.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Mumble the most important words.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Smile during the happy parts.

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