Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 321 · 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) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Change your voice for each character.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Never pause, not even once.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
27. 27.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 calm, wise voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Shout every single word.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.

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