Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 359 · 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) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Shout every single word.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a calm, wise voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Mumble the most important words.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.

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