Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 120 · 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) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Change your voice for each character.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stress the important words.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a quick, excited voice
7. 7.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) Take a calm breath before you begin.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Never practise before the show.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Stress the important words.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.

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