Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 620 · 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) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
23. 23.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 giggly, playful voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Never pause, not even once.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.

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