Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 162 · 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) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Make the story three times too long.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Never pause, not even once.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Stress the important words.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Mix up the order of events.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.

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