Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 518 · 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 friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Make the story three times too long.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Mumble the most important words.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Stress the important words.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Shout every single word.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.

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