Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 549 · 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) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stress the important words.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Never pause, not even once.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
18. 18.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) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Mumble the most important words.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice

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