Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 84 · 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 sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Never pause, not even once.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Never pause, not even once.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Stress the important words.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
28. 28.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 slow, sleepy voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Make the story three times too long.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.

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