Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 465 · 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) Stress the important words. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Never pause, not even once.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Mix up the order of events.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Mix up the order of events.
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 giggly, playful voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Shout every single word.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Never practise before the show.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.

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