Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 189 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Change your voice for each character.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice

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