Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 995 · 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 wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Never pause, not even once.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Mix up the order of events.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Never pause, not even once.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.

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