Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 862 · 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 soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.

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