Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 395 · 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) Never practise before the show. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Mix up the order of events.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Shout every single word.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.

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