Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 237 · 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) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Mix up the order of events.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Mix up the order of events.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
34. 34.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) Stand where everyone can see you.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.

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