Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 133 · 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) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Never practise before the show.
5. 5.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 fast, buzzing voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
24. 24.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) Swing from side to side all the time.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Change your voice for each character.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.

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