Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 726 · 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) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Stress the important words.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.

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