Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 12 · 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 sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a quick, excited voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.

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