Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 414 · 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 fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Change your voice for each character.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Mumble the most important words.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.

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