Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 53 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Never practise before the show.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
30. 30.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) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.

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