Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 357 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Change your voice for each character.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Make the story three times too long.

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