Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 337 · 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) 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.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
3. 3.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) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Never practise before the show.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Shout every single word.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.

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