Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 459 · 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) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Make the story three times too long.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Mix up the order of events.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Mumble the most important words.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Make the story three times too long.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.

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