Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 861 · 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) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Never practise before the show.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Shout every single word.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Never pause, not even once.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
29. 29.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) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.

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