Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 973 · 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 sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Make the story three times too long.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Never pause, not even once.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Mix up the order of events.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.

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