Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 625 · 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) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Mumble the most important words.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Never pause, not even once.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.

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