Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 640 · 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) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
7. 7.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) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Make the story three times too long.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Change your voice for each character.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.

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