Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 424 · 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) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Mix up the order of events.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Mumble the most important words.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Shout every single word.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.

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