Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 735 · 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 tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.

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