Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 52 · 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) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Change your voice for each character.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Never pause, not even once.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Shout every single word.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Use your hands to show actions.

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