Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 823 · 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 fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stress the important words.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Make the story three times too long.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.

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