Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 971 · 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 huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Mix up the order of events.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.

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