Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 990 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Stress the important words.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Never practise before the show.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Change your voice for each character.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Shout every single word.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Change your voice for each character.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper

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