Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 570 · 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) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Mix up the order of events.
10. 10.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 high, squeaky voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Never practise before the show.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Never pause, not even once.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice

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