Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 718 · 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) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Make the story three times too long.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Make the story three times too long.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
39. 39.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
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Mix up the order of events.

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