Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 433 · 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) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Shout every single word.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Mumble the most important words.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Stress the important words.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
29. 29.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 high, squeaky voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Never practise before the show.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice

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