Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 940 · 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.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Make the story three times too long.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Never practise before the show.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Mumble the most important words.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.

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