Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 506 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Shout every single word.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
9. 9.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 deep, booming voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Never pause, not even once.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Change your voice for each character.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Never pause, not even once.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Never practise before the show.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.

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