Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 703 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Never pause, not even once.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Never practise before the show.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Make the story three times too long.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice

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