Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 499 · 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 slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
13. 13.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) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Mix up the order of events.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Stress the important words.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.

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