Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 768 · 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 quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.

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