Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 254 · 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 proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Mix up the order of events.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Change your voice for each character.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Never pause, not even once.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice

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