Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 513 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Mix up the order of events.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Mumble the most important words.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Stress the important words.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Mumble the most important words.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Change your voice for each character.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Shout every single word.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice

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