Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 525 · 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) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Never practise before the show.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Never practise before the show.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.

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