Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 956 · 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 proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Never pause, not even once.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Change your voice for each character.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.

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