Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 510 · 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 sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Never practise before the show.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Never pause, not even once.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Never pause, not even once.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.

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