Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 617 · 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) Stress the important words. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Never practise before the show.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Shout every single word.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
25. 25.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) Mix up the order of events.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.

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