Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 21 · 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 robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Never practise before the show.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.

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