Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 720 · 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 grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Stress the important words.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
12. 12.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
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Mix up the order of events.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.

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