Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 727 · 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 the most important words. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Change your voice for each character.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stress the important words.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Shout every single word.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.

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