Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 716 · 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) Never practise before the show. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Never practise before the show.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Mix up the order of events.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Mumble the most important words.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.

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