Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 272 · 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 robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Never practise before the show.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
21. 21.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
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.

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