Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 744 · 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 giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Never practise before the show.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Mumble the most important words.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.

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