Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 384 · 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) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Never practise before the show.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.

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