Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 92 · 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 frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Never pause, not even once.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Never practise before the show.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Mumble the most important words.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Make the story three times too long.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Never practise before the show.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Tell the story in your own words.

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