Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 568 · 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) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Never practise before the show.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Never pause, not even once.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stress the important words.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Never practise before the show.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.

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