Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 402 · 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) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Make the story three times too long.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Never pause, not even once.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Shout every single word.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a quick, excited voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Tell the story in your own words.

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