Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 882 · 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) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Never practise before the show.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Mumble the most important words.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.

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