Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 664 · 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 buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Change your voice for each character.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Stress the important words.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.

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