Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 643 · 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 crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
17. 17.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
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.

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