Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 925 · 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 friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Shout every single word.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Never practise before the show.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.

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