Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 62 · 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) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Never practise before the show.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Mix up the order of events.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stress the important words.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Never practise before the show.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.

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