Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 934 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Shout every single word.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
27. 27.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 fast, buzzing voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Mumble the most important words.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.

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