Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 177 · 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 sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Mumble the most important words.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Make the story three times too long.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.

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