Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 813 · 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) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Mix up the order of events.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
16. 16.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 shaky, scared voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Never practise before the show.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Start before everyone is listening.

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