Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 626 · 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 grumpy old bear? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Never practise before the show.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Never pause, not even once.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Mix up the order of events.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.

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