Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 463 · 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) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Mumble the most important words.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Make the story three times too long.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Shout every single word.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a quick, excited voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Never pause, not even once.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
40. 40.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) Use your face to show feelings.

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