Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 756 · 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) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
8. 8.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) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Never pause, not even once.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Shout every single word.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Never practise before the show.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.

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