Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 773 · 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 buzzing bee? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Change your voice for each character.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Mumble the most important words.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Change your voice for each character.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a quick, excited voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Make the story three times too long.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.

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