Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 596 · 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) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Make the story three times too long.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
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) Practise in front of a mirror.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Stress the important words.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Shout every single word.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.

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