Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 555 · 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 soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Shout every single word.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Change your voice for each character.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Mix up the order of events.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Mumble the most important words.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.

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