Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 313 · 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) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Never pause, not even once.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Change your voice for each character.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Stress the important words.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Never practise before the show.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.

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