Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 49 · 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 slowly and clearly. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Shout every single word.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Never practise before the show.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Never pause, not even once.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Mumble the most important words.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Mix up the order of events.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.

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