Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 765 · 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) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
22. 22.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) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
32. 32.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 gruff, grumpy voice
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.

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