Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 974 · 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 tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Mix up the order of events.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Never practise before the show.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Never pause, not even once.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Never practise before the show.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Never pause, not even once.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.

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