Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 866 · 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) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Change your voice for each character.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Mumble the most important words.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Change your voice for each character.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Mix up the order of events.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Make the story three times too long.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.

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