Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 131 · 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) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Mix up the order of events.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Never pause, not even once.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Shout every single word.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Never pause, not even once.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.

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