Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 851 · 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) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Never practise before the show.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Shout every single word.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Mix up the order of events.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.

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