Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 141 · 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 proud king? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Shout every single word.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Change your voice for each character.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Mumble the most important words.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice

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