Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 523 · 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 grumpy old bear? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Shout every single word.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Never pause, not even once.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice

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