Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 651 · 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 up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Stress the important words.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Change your voice for each character.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Change your voice for each character.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.

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