Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 797 · 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 it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
10. 10.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) Turn your back to the listeners.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Never practise before the show.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.

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