Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 948 · 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) Shout every single word. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
30. 30.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) Look at the floor the whole time.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Shout every single word.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.

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