Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 543 · 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) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Never practise before the show.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Shout every single word.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Stress the important words.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.

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