Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 98 · 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 buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.

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