Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 975 · 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) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Mumble the most important words.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
19. 19.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 shaky, scared voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Make the story three times too long.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Change your voice for each character.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.

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