Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 714 · 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) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Mix up the order of events.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Shout every single word.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.

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