Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 444 · 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 flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a quick, excited voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Mumble the most important words.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
24. 24.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
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.

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