Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 87 · 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) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Shout every single word.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.

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