Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 263 · 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 wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Never practise before the show.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice

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