Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 488 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Never practise before the show.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Change your voice for each character.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stress the important words.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.

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