Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 335 · 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 shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Make the story three times too long.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.

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