Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 918 · 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) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
24. 24.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) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Mumble the most important words.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Change your voice for each character.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.

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