Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 71 · 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) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Mumble the most important words.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Stress the important words.

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