Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 849 · 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 huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Make the story three times too long.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Never practise before the show.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Mix up the order of events.

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