Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 107 · 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 shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Make the story three times too long.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
36. 36.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) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Change your voice for each character.

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