Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 212 · 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) Never pause, not even once. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Mix up the order of events.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Change your voice for each character.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Mix up the order of events.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice

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