Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 619 · 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) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Change your voice for each character.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Change your voice for each character.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Mix up the order of events.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice

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