Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 608 · 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) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Never practise before the show.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Mix up the order of events.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use your hands to show actions.

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