Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 785 · 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) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Shout every single word.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Stress the important words.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Shout every single word.

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