Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 309 · 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 the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Shout every single word.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Change your voice for each character.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Change your voice for each character.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice

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