Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 47 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Never pause, not even once.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Mumble the most important words.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.

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