Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 369 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
9. 9.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) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.

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