Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 325 · 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) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Never pause, not even once.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Never practise before the show.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
38. 38.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 sly, sneaky voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.

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