Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 452 · 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) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Shout every single word.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Mix up the order of events.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
11. 11.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) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Change your voice for each character.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Change your voice for each character.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
36. 36.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) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.

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