Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 673 · 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 fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Never pause, not even once.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Make the story three times too long.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice

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