Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 594 · 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 shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Change your voice for each character.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Stress the important words.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.

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