Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 539 · 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) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
16. 16.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 quick, excited voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Change your voice for each character.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Shout every single word.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.

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