Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 728 · 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 friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Never pause, not even once.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (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) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Shout every single word.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.

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