Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 173 · 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) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
31. 31.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) Wave your arms about for no reason.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.

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