Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 281 · 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) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Never pause, not even once.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
11. 11.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) Skip the middle of the story.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Never pause, not even once.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Never practise before the show.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Make the story three times too long.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.

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