Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 160 · 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) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Stress the important words.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Never practise before the show.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper

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