Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 125 · 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) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Change your voice for each character.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Never practise before the show.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Change your voice for each character.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.

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