Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 430 · 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) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Never practise before the show.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Never practise before the show.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Never pause, not even once.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.

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