Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 979 · 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 giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Mumble the most important words.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Shout every single word.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice

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