Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 116 · 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) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Change your voice for each character.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a calm, wise voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Never practise before the show.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.

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