Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 319 · 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 sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Shout every single word.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Never pause, not even once.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.

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