Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 614 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Stress the important words.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Skip the middle of the story.

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