Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 132 · 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) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Shout every single word.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Shout every single word.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
32. 32.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) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.

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