Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 383 · 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) Mumble the most important words. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Mix up the order of events.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
34. 34.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) Swing from side to side all the time.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Change your voice for each character.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Mumble the most important words.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.

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