Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 947 · 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) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.

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