Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 959 · 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) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Shout every single word.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Never pause, not even once.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Make the story three times too long.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice

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