Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 326 · 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 crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Never pause, not even once.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Shout every single word.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Mumble the most important words.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.

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