Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 593 · 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) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Never pause, not even once.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a quick, excited voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.

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