Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 122 · 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 huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Mix up the order of events.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
33. 33.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
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Stress the important words.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.

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