Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 745 · 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 proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Never pause, not even once.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Shout every single word.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Change your voice for each character.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Change your voice for each character.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Shout every single word.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Stress the important words.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
37. 37.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) Giggle all through the scary parts.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.

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