Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 919 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stress the important words.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
29. 29.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 deep, booming voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.

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