Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 301 · 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) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Make the story three times too long.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
21. 21.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) Wave your arms about for no reason.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Never practise before the show.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice

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