Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 147 · 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) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Shout every single word.
4. 4.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) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Mix up the order of events.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Stress the important words.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Shout every single word.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Mix up the order of events.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.

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