Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 265 · 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 huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Change your voice for each character.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Make the story three times too long.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice

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