Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 729 · 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 huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Change your voice for each character.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Never pause, not even once.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice

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