Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 256 · 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) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Make the story three times too long.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Mumble the most important words.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Never pause, not even once.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.

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