Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 787 · 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) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Change your voice for each character.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
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 sly, sneaky voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
38. 38.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 soft, spooky whisper
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.

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