Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 168 · 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) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Mix up the order of events.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Mumble the most important words.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Never practise before the show.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Mumble the most important words.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Never pause, not even once.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.

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