Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 55 · 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) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Shout every single word. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Never practise before the show.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Shout every single word.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.

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