Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 996 · 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 tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Never practise before the show.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Shout every single word.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Mix up the order of events.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Mix up the order of events.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice

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