Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 379 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
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 shaky, scared voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Mix up the order of events.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
23. 23.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) Mumble the most important words.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Change your voice for each character.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.

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