Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 440 · 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) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Never pause, not even once.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Mumble the most important words.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Make the story three times too long.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Never practise before the show.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Change your voice for each character.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.

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