Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 752 · 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 sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Shout every single word.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Shout every single word.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Make the story three times too long.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Start before everyone is listening.

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