Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 438 · 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) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Never pause, not even once.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Change your voice for each character.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.

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