Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 248 · 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 crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Change your voice for each character.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
39. 39.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 calm, wise voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.

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