Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 962 · 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 proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Mumble the most important words.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Never practise before the show.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Shout every single word.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Never pause, not even once.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Change your voice for each character.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.

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