Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 514 · 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 crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Never pause, not even once.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Shout every single word.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Mix up the order of events.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice

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