Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 455 · 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) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Stress the important words.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Make the story three times too long.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Mix up the order of events.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.

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