Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 630 · 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 your face to show feelings. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Shout every single word.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Never practise before the show.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Mumble the most important words.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Never practise before the show.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.

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