Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 750 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a quick, excited voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stress the important words.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Change your voice for each character.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Shout every single word.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Mumble the most important words.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.

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