Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 953 · 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) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
39. 39.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) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.

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