Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 11 · 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 quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Shout every single word.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a calm, wise voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Mumble the most important words.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Never practise before the show.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Shout every single word.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Never practise before the show.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Stress the important words.

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