Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 316 · 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 sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Shout every single word.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Shout every single word.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a calm, wise voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.

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