Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 171 · 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) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Stress the important words.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Change your voice for each character.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
15. 15.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
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Mix up the order of events.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
19. 19.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 high, squeaky voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Change your voice for each character.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
33. 33.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 sad, sniffly voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.

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