Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 598 · 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) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Shout every single word.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Mix up the order of events.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Shout every single word.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Never pause, not even once.

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