Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 415 · 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 friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
11. 11.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) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.

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