Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 29 · 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 grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Mumble the most important words.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Never practise before the show.
5. 5.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 soft, spooky whisper
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Mix up the order of events.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Shout every single word.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Shout every single word.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Shout every single word.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.

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