Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 739 · 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) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.

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