Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 431 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Mix up the order of events.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Mumble the most important words.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Make the story three times too long.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Make the story three times too long.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Stress the important words.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.

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