Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 405 · 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) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Mix up the order of events.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.

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