Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 146 · 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 buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Never pause, not even once.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Never pause, not even once.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Never pause, not even once.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Keep the events in the right order.

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