Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 711 · 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) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Never pause, not even once.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Shout every single word.

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