Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 869 · 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 giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Mix up the order of events.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Shout every single word.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Mumble the most important words.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Never pause, not even once.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Never pause, not even once.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Never practise before the show.

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