Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 432 · 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) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
14. 14.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
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Never pause, not even once.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Mumble the most important words.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.

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