Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 602 · 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 proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Mumble the most important words.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
34. 34.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
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Change your voice for each character.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice

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