Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 6 · 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) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Mix up the order of events.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Make the story three times too long.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Smile during the happy parts.

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