Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 611 · 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) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Make the story three times too long.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Never practise before the show.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.

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