Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 782 · 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) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Mumble the most important words.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Shout every single word.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Change your voice for each character.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Shout every single word.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.

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