Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 23 · 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) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
18. 18.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
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Shout every single word.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Stress the important words.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Never practise before the show.

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