Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 289 · 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) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
17. 17.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) Shout every single word.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Stress the important words.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Change your voice for each character.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Change your voice for each character.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Never practise before the show.
38. 38.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
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.

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