Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 495 · 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) Never pause, not even once. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Mix up the order of events.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Shout every single word.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.

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