Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 899 · 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.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Make the story three times too long.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Change your voice for each character.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Never practise before the show.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Shout every single word.

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