Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 771 · 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.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
3. 3.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 soft, spooky whisper
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Never pause, not even once.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.

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