Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 854 · 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 proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stress the important words.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Never pause, not even once.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Stress the important words.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Shout every single word.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.

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