Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 446 · 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) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a quick, excited voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
13. 13.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 deep, booming voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Never practise before the show.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Stress the important words.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice

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