Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 88 · 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) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Never practise before the show.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Shout every single word.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.

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