Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 743 · 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 wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Make the story three times too long.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Change your voice for each character.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Never pause, not even once.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
29. 29.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 flat, beeping voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.

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