Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 689 · 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 sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Change your voice for each character.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Mumble the most important words.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Mix up the order of events.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.

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