Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 217 · 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) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Mix up the order of events.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Make the story three times too long.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Change your voice for each character.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.

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