Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 292 · 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) Make the story three times too long. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.

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