Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 702 · 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 wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
6. 6.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 flat, beeping voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
8. 8.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 giggly, playful voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Make the story three times too long.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Shout every single word.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Shout every single word.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Mix up the order of events.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Stress the important words.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.

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