Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 613 · 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) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Never pause, not even once.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
29. 29.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 deep, booming voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice

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