Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 139 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
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 sly, sneaky voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Never pause, not even once.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Mix up the order of events.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Mumble the most important words.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.

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