Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 299 · 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.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Change your voice for each character.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.

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