Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 46 · 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 robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Never pause, not even once.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Mumble the most important words.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Never pause, not even once.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
33. 33.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) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Mumble the most important words.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.

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