Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 471 · 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 at your listeners as you speak. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Mumble the most important words.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Make the story three times too long.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Never pause, not even once.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.

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