Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 665 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Mumble the most important words.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Make the story three times too long.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
34. 34.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) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper

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