Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 422 · 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 wise old owl? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Mix up the order of events.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Mix up the order of events.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Never pause, not even once.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Shout every single word.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.

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