Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 913 · 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) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Never pause, not even once.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
15. 15.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) Look at your listeners as you speak.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Make the story three times too long.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Make the story three times too long.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Change your voice for each character.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice

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