Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 938 · 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) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Change your voice for each character.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Never practise before the show.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice

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