Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 190 · 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) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Never practise before the show.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Never practise before the show.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.

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