Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 16 · 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) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Shout every single word.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a quick, excited voice
6. 6.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
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Never practise before the show.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Stress the important words.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Make the story three times too long.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Mix up the order of events.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Mumble the most important words.

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