Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 487 · 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) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Mumble the most important words.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Shout every single word.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Shout every single word.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Stress the important words.

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