Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 571 · 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 wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Mix up the order of events.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
22. 22.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) Start before everyone is listening.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Mumble the most important words.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Stress the important words.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Never practise before the show.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice

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