Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 916 · 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) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Stress the important words.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
16. 16.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
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Make the story three times too long.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Make the story three times too long.

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