Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 70 · 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.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Make the story three times too long.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Change your voice for each character.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.

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