Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 829 · 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 wise old owl? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Mumble the most important words.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Mix up the order of events.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.

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