Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 43 · 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 proud king? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Shout every single word.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stress the important words.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.

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