Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 22 · 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 with your hand over your mouth. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (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) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Never pause, not even once.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Change your voice for each character.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Mix up the order of events.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice

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