Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 997 · 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 wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
3. 3.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
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Mix up the order of events.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Stress the important words.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.

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