Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 642 · 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 frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Mumble the most important words.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice

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