Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 341 · 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 fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Change your voice for each character.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.

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