Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 234 · 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 frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stress the important words.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Mumble the most important words.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.

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