Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 442 · 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) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Never pause, not even once.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Stress the important words.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.

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