Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 135 · 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) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Make the story three times too long.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Make the story three times too long.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Mumble the most important words.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.

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