Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 879 · 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 tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Mix up the order of events.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Make the story three times too long.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
32. 32.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) Stand where everyone can see you.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Shout every single word.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Use your hands to show actions.

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