Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 460 · 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) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
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 a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Mix up the order of events.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.

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