Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 814 · 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 tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Mumble the most important words.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Make the story three times too long.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Never pause, not even once.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.

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