Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 134 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a calm, wise voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Never practise before the show.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Start before everyone is listening.

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