Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 123 · 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 high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Stress the important words.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Make the story three times too long.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Never pause, not even once.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.

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