Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 551 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stress the important words.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Never practise before the show.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Never pause, not even once.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.

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