Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 857 · 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) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Change your voice for each character.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
12. 12.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) Stand tall and smile at the start.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
26. 26.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 slow, sleepy voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Make the story three times too long.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.

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