Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 114 · 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.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
3. 3.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 shaky, scared voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.

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