Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 951 · 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) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Make the story three times too long.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.

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