Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 976 · 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) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Use your face to show feelings.

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