Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 880 · 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) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
2. 2.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) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Mix up the order of events.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Never practise before the show.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.

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