Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 848 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
15. 15.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
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Mix up the order of events.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
22. 22.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) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.

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