Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 692 · 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 child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Shout every single word.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Mumble the most important words.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Never practise before the show.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.

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