Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 1 · 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) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Change your voice for each character.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Mix up the order of events.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Mumble the most important words.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
34. 34.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 sad, sniffly voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Never pause, not even once.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
39. 39.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) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.

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